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Although it is just one arm of the Ambani family’s $225 billion oil-to-telecoms empire, Reliance has become India’s largest retailer by offering everything from low-cost essentials to luxury goods from Armani to Zegna across multiple formats. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/F1tVQg9

AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in US online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to chatbots to compare prices and secure discounts amid concerns about tariff-driven price hikes. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/V54hQaj

Edikted, Brandy Melville and Kendra Scott were some of the busiest stores in the US on the official start to the holiday shopping season. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/KyvWpAk

Matthieu Blazy’s first US show for Chanel and Zara-owner Inditex’s latest financial results will be key tests for two powerhouses at opposite ends of the market. Plus, The Fashion Awards. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/s9gzx5W

The Korea Creative Content Agency is placing Korean fashion firmly on the global stage. The Business of Fashion sits down with the founders of Kimhēkim, Bonbom and Re Rhee — three fashion designers in its incubator programme, Concept Korea — to learn more. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3SAKYJG

Shoppers feel worse than ever but are still spending — selectively. This holiday season turns on a widening wealth divide and a rising insistence on quality at a fair price. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/y1cKwiI

Despite tariff-induced uncertainty, Thanksgiving spending is predicted to reach $8.6 billion due to steep discounting. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/pUn7GFB

Nina Christen has created some of fashion’s most influential shoe designs for the likes of Bottega Veneta and Loewe. Now, she’s opening a store in Paris and eyeing US expansion for her own brand, Christen. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/E8tvgBA

Consumer sentiment is slumping, but spending hasn’t collapsed – it’s bifurcated. Brands are leaning into desirability, newness and sharp pricing over blanket promos, while luxury department stores chase high-spending customers amid a shake-up. BoF reporters Cat Chen and Malique Morris break down what’s working – and what isn’t. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/EU0Q4NB

The Procter & Gamble-owned brand will stock NFL locker rooms as the first textured hair sponsor of the US football league. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ABrQhM6

Amidst the “Ralph Lauren Christmas” craze, this season, fashion brands embraced traditional holiday storytelling, while celebrity casting choices helped classic themes feel fresh and engaging for younger shoppers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/IDzi4qP

At The Business of Fashion’s annual VOICES gathering, Certilogo founder Michele Casucci and fashion designer Patrick McDowell joined BoF’s Alice Gividen on stage to explore how technology can deepen trust and transparency between brands and their communities. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/lFBiqRV

Parent company Waldencast adjusted its year-end forecast amid lacklustre sales for the makeup brand. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/7bNhfAp

The California-based luxury brand’s store is its first standalone European destination. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/fbtTQAw

The fashion retailer is championing a collaborative, cross-functional approach to elevate every collection. BoF speaks with three COS employees to learn more. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/9n3ufRF

Bender has been serving as interim chief executive while the company navigates both internal and external challenges. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/gXRP6W8

US retail sales growth likely moderated a touch in September, capping an otherwise solid quarter of spending by consumers who are nonetheless frustrated by high prices and anxious about job security. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/TRlLnpu

Eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica SA is prepared to buy a 5 percent to 10 percent stake of Giorgio Armani SpA, following the death of the fashion house’s founder, Il Sole 24 Ore reported. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/v21je70

Designers from Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were among those to receive a financial grant of between $100,000 and $200,000 at the Doha ceremony. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xCtIvqc

Consumers and retailer are approaching Black Friday differently this year. One side will end up disappointed. Plus, a Japanese streetwear brand is fashion’s first IPO in a year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/1ClYWj4

Business operations will continue as the 94-year-old beauty retail chain undergoes restructuring. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/sLJ6GKh

The final November sentiment index dropped to 51 from 53.6 in October, according to the University of Michigan. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/s1huryb

At VOICES 2025, speakers explored how creative numbness, chronic pain, professional setbacks and personal tragedy can be transformed into clarity, resilience and renewed purpose — even in a climate defined by AI disruption and layoffs. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mKbnWJu

The VOICES community, from business leaders to tastemakers to technologists, celebrated 10 years of BoF’s flagship gathering for big thinkers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/aBf80Go

Gap Inc. reported stronger-than-expected sales in the third quarter, buoyed by strong growth at Old Navy and excitement via Gap’s recent campaigns. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/F5sAKHI

In the second session of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, a cross-section of fashion insiders discussed the industry slowdown, the future of Versace under Prada, brands versus influencers and more. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/XIZCv58

The perfume maker’s stock tumbled by nearly 10 percent on Wednesday after lowering its 2025 net sales forecast and withholding 2026 guidance. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/xNZ0psT

Nestle wants out of mass-market vitamins. But a move by consumers towards more expensive, science-backed products risks complicating the Swiss conglomerate's effort to fetch a high price for its underperforming brands. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/k7mTGY8

In the first session of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, speakers including actor and activist Riz Ahmed and designer Clare Waight Keller looked at the challenges facing the world today and the power we have to address them. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/nWm75sh

Meta defeated a US attempt to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp when a federal judge ruled the company does not hold a social media monopoly. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/V6u9EKb

Endless collaborations and celebrity tie-ups have come at a cost, making luxury brands feel more overexposed and interchangeable. Does the industry need to recalibrate its marketing machine? from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Yx4M3ki

Join the global livestream — three days of bold conversations, unique perspectives and boundary-pushing ideas, from Tuesday, November 18 to Thursday, November 20, 2025. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/CyJPGtq

The exhibition, which will pair archival fashion pieces with works of art depicting the human body, will be the first to grace the new 12,000-square-foot Condé M. Nast Galleries space. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Jw2SiU4

A crop of recent launches geared toward Gen Alpha have earned the ire of medical professionals, The Guardian reports. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/t0Rkwd6

The outdoor footwear brand is redefining its identity under new leadership, blending its purpose-driven heritage with fashion-forward collaborations for an elevated, all-seasons approach. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HI37iJD

Anti-Shein laws are advancing across Europe while the Italian sweatshop investigation hits a key juncture. Meanwhile, US off-price earnings offer a view on lower-income consumers. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/acMF4xp

The supermodel joins BoF founder Imran Amed to trace her journey from Tulsa to the world’s runways, how sobriety transformed her life at 25, and why she believes fashion must finally take responsibility for its impact on the planet. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Ps3i62J

After months of political wrangling, Europe’s Parliament has reached a deal to significantly scale back landmark corporate sustainability rules, paving the way for much laxer environmental reporting and due diligence requirements for large fashion brands. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/QekBUw4

Europe's biggest online fashion retailer said that a lower tribunal had erred in throwing out its challenge. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/b6yZD2K

Founders and executives from Arrae, Phlur, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Haus Labs, Pattern Beauty, Kosas, Patrick Ta, Ilia, Summer Fridays and One/Size by Patrick Starr gathered in Los Angeles for dinner to celebrate the city’s thriving founder-led beauty community. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/lbj3Kwa

The shapewear label founded by Kim Kardashian announced it has obtained $225 million in financing on Wednesday. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/kGptbyr

The world’s largest shopping event failed to spark widespread excitement as ongoing consumer malaise tempered spending. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/mHfIuwZ

The greenback’s slide this year is reducing the purchasing power of American consumers, depressing tourism and complicating supply chains already rocked by tariffs. Brands say the overall impact can top 5 percent of sales. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/B5Yj1yO

Textile recycling firm Recover has entered the fabric market by developing a new recycled fabrics range, designed to complement pre-existing recycled cotton fibre offers. BoF sits down with Recover’s CEO to learn why now is the time to help businesses reach sustainability goals through fabric innovation. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PymhaF2

Julian Louie, designer of Aubero, and Stephanie Suberville of Heirlome were the runners-up. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/nli2usv

The streetwear brand has increased the price of its initial share sale following strong investor demand. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/ZoCge28

The branding and e-commerce agency combines design, storytelling and Shopify technology to create seamless online experiences that echo the intimacy of in-store shopping. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/3bmtAxK

China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/KOa8pNj

Climate change advocates hope to get the movement back on track in Brazil. Meanwhile, Burberry and Richemont round out luxury earnings, and China’s biggest shopping holiday kicks off. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/HNmFIPC

The French Finance Ministry observed that all the illegal products were no longer on Shein, but the retailer will remain under close surveillance by state services. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/1obzYMZ

The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/J6BvH7q

Condé Nast’s decision to absorb the publication into Vogue.com will likely boost the company’s bottom line, but its progressive, Gen-Z-centric political content is unlikely to survive the transition. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/cS8sph4

Startups are starting to use AI for everything from retail planning to inventory management, while mostly keeping the technology away from the creative parts of their business. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/JSKC6Yf

The inclusive-centered beauty retailer and its founder Nyakio Grieco have been removed as defendants in a lawsuit brought by investors. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/wOQDb6R

After shuttering all its UK locations in 2021, Gap is making its return to brick-and-mortar retail in the country with a new store in the British capital. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/kxEPNZC

With Claire’s in bankruptcy and closing hundreds of stores, there’s a void in the market that startups and a growing number of independent studios hope to fill. They’re turning what used to be a fast and casual procedure into one that prioritises health, hygiene and comfort. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/5YCoq81

The American cosmetics giant said demand for core fragrances from Chloé and Hugo Boss had insulated it from a further decline, and expects a return to growth in the second half of its fiscal year. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/gXFmPAa

The company projects over $1.5 billion in sales for the fiscal year, citing Rhode’s record-breaking Sephora performance. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/k2AM5qz

A surprise 50 percent duty on Indian apparel has frozen orders and shuttered factories across key hubs. The Debrief asks reporter Shayeza Walid what’s happening on the ground, who’s bearing the brunt and what relief could actually help. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/BFm4NWK

The $63.2 billion Diriyah Project, built around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, is set to become Saudi Arabia’s premier lifestyle destination. Designed to meet the aspirations of the evolving Saudi consumer and the needs of a growing tourism market, BoF sits down with Diriyah Company’s chief business development officer, Alfie Gibbs, to learn more. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/Hc75GW3

Associated British Foods is considering separating its Primark fashion chain from its food businesses after reporting a 13 percent drop in full-year profit. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/RlxpVFi

The future of big-name brands like Neutrogena, Clean & Clear and Aveeno, which bring more than $4 billion a year in sales, is less clear under its new ownership by the tissue and feminine care giant Kimberly-Clark. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/4T5dqGO

Ashlynn Park received emerging designer of the year and Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen took home accessories in a night heavy on repeat winners. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/PcsiRCh

From AI-powered personalisation to orchestrating cross-channel presence, fashion and beauty brands are deploying new strategies to build resilient, future-ready customer engagement models. BoF’s latest knowledge report, in partnership with Braze, reveals the practical approaches for building sustainable customer relationships. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/iCS4dmu

The late ‘Antwerp Six’ designer had both respect for classic garments and the punk spirit to take them apart and remake them, writes Eugene Rabkin. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/AV209zQ

A grab-bag edition covering everything from Ralph Lauren to the Latin American Fashion Awards and the world’s biggest running event. from The Business of Fashion https://ift.tt/UOm7fqb